Yes — NOC 13100 is TEER 3. It qualifies for Express Entry programs that accept TEER 3 occupations, including FSW and certain PNP streams, provided all other eligibility criteria are met.

Does NOC 13100 include office managers?

Office managers who supervise administrative staff and oversee office operations may fall under NOC 13100. However, senior administrative managers with broader operational responsibility may map to NOC 10019 (Other administrative services managers), TEER 0. The key distinction is whether you primarily perform administrative duties or manage a department.

Can executive assistants use NOC 13100?

Executive assistants who perform administrative duties like scheduling, correspondence, and record management may qualify under NOC 13100. Those with primarily secretarial duties may fall under NOC 13110 (Production and transportation coordinators and occupations in public works and maintenance not elsewhere classified) or NOC 14101 (Receptionists). Review the lead statement and main duties carefully.

NOC 13100 — Administrative officers

NOC 13100 covers administrative officers who oversee office procedures, manage records, coordinate administrative services, and support organizational operations. It's a common NOC for office managers, administrative coordinators, and operations assistants — but it's frequently confused with related administrative and managerial codes.

A NOC code that doesn't match your actual duties isn't just a paperwork issue — IRCC can treat it as misrepresentation, which carries consequences that go well beyond a single refused application.

Confirming your NOC code before you submit is a lot cheaper than correcting it after.

Educational information only, not legal advice. Consequences vary based on individual circumstances.

Real example: A Office Coordinator applicant claimed NOC 13100 but their reference letter described reception and calendar management, not the administrative-policy and procedure duties NOC 13100 requires. Refused at the eligibility stage.

At a glance

NOC 2021 code: 13100
Title: Administrative officers
TEER: 3
Eligible: FSW, CEC (if meeting TEER requirements), and select PNP streams

Official main duties (showing 3 of 6)

Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures, and review, evaluate and implement new procedures.
Establish work priorities, delegate work to office support staff, and ensure deadlines are met.
Co-ordinate and plan for office services, such as accommodation, equipment, supplies, and security services.

Matching a few duties isn't the same as matching the code. IRCC weighs your full duty list, TEER, and lead statement together; a partial match is one of the most common reasons applicants get flagged for misrepresentation.

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13100 vs 10019 — officer or manager?

The key question is whether you perform administrative duties or manage an administrative department at a strategic level. NOC 13100 (TEER 3) covers officers who oversee procedures and coordinate services. NOC 10019 (TEER 0) covers managers who set policy, manage budgets at the department level, and supervise other managers. If your role involves high-level planning, policy development, and departmental leadership, 10019 may be more appropriate.

Common misclassifications

Receptionists usually fall under NOC 14101, not 13100.
Executive assistants with primarily secretarial duties may map to NOC 14101 or NOC 13110 depending on duties.
Records management technicians may be NOC 12111 ( supervisors, general office and administrative support workers) or NOC 14301 (Correspondence, publication and related clerks).
Project coordinators with planning and scheduling as primary duties may fit NOC 13100, while project managers usually map to NOC 10022 or NOC 41401 (Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers).

Reference letter — sample wording

"As Administrative Officer, [Name] oversaw and coordinated office administrative procedures, established work priorities and delegated tasks to three office support staff, coordinated accommodation and equipment procurement for a 50-person office, conducted budget analyses and maintained inventory controls, and prepared monthly operational reports for senior management. 37.5 hours/week, CAD $58,000 + benefits."

What IRCC actually checks

What surprises most applicants: IRCC officers compare your reference letter duty lines word-by-word against the official NOC duty list. Generic phrases like “managed projects” or “supported the team” fail this check every time.

IRCC refused 23% of Express Entry applicants at the eligibility stage. A $9.99 check is insurance against a $1,500+ mistake.

13100 is the most over-claimed admin code

Coordinators and assistants often belong in TEER 2 codes like 13110 — and a wrong pick costs you CEC eligibility entirely. Score your duties against 13100 before you submit.

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FAQ

Is NOC 13100 TEER 3?: Yes — NOC 13100 is TEER 3. It qualifies for Express Entry programs that accept TEER 3 occupations, including FSW and certain PNP streams, provided all other eligibility criteria are met.
Does NOC 13100 include office managers?: Office managers who supervise administrative staff and oversee office operations may fall under NOC 13100. However, senior administrative managers with broader operational responsibility may map to NOC 10019 (Other administrative services managers), TEER 0. The key distinction is whether you primarily perform administrative duties or manage a department.
Can executive assistants use NOC 13100?: Executive assistants who perform administrative duties like scheduling, correspondence, and record management may qualify under NOC 13100. Those with primarily secretarial duties may fall under NOC 13110 (Production and transportation coordinators and occupations in public works and maintenance not elsewhere classified) or NOC 14101 (Receptionists). Review the lead statement and main duties carefully.

Last updated: June 2026